Eco-friendly Residence in HK, "The Domestic Transformer"

In Hong Kong, because of the space, apartments are small and expensive. Gary Chang, an architect, decided to design a 344 sq. ft. apartment to be able to change into 24 different designs, all by just sliding panels and walls. He calls this the “Domestic Transformer.” somewhat related posts..

Book: Raw- Design By Nature By Frances Briggs

Raw: Design by Nature - Frances-Briggs

RAW: Design by Nature is by Frances Briggs with photography by Frances Janisch, Peter Baasch & Daron Chatz. First published in 2000 but more than ever, this book hits what I think is the style that I want in case I win the lotto and build a minimum 2k sqm countryside house. Back to basics style that is simple & sensual.

With vibrant earth tones, tribal fabrics here and there, rough outdoor flooring and with dashes furniture made of sleek stainless steel or metal with automotive paint finishes, etc. Ingredients of natural decorating that this book calls… RAW.

From the book… “The living space is a sanctuary, and Frances Briggs details the interior design elements that pull us toward nature and give us refuge from our fast-paced lives. Rich color photos show how working with the key elements — plaster, masonry, wood, metal, ceramics, textiles and fibers — can enhance the feel of every room in the house and create luxurious accents we can change on a whim.”

The book is great interior decorating guide as great photos show how all these natural materials are harmoniously blended for a modern look and life.

Samples:

• Plaster walls+ limestone floor
• Rustic wooden cabinet + stainless racks & hooks
• Wrought iron + silk fabric
• Wood stand + granite/slate table top
• Distressed wood wall panels + immaculate white accent chair
• Red Barcelona chair + bleached wood floor
• Native basket lamp + metal wavy stand
• Massive 4-poster wood bed + white cotton drapes
• Limewashed cabinetry + high-end stainless stove unit
• Textured country-style wall + metal decorative wall hung
• Modern white tiles in the bathroom + rugged reclaimed hardwood platform
• White sandstone flooring + native grass mat
• Smooth shiny pebbles + dark wood bowls
• Paled-colored cushion on dark wicker chair + raffia throw pillows

Like what we did with the Cezanne’s Garden book, we have our own raw materials and photographed the materials over the “Raw” book. I don’t know why we keep on doing this photo-ing the-photobook-routine, but we’re addicted to it. With no further ado…

fiber: all purpose fiber rope

wood: wood blocks, a component of our soon to be made wooden clock

ceramics: sobrang tiles pang-terrace

textile: ang batik ni lola

metal: stainless steel, soon to be lamp stand on our veneer wood lamp

*Left out are the plaster & masonry photos. We’ll update and post the pics as soon as we get a hold of these objects.

Ikea Home Planner

This award-winning interiors is designed by Canadian design firm Cecconi Simone (a multi-disciplinary interior design consulting firm) , it is the 6a Brockton House interiors which is includes in modern urban infill residence in Toronto, Canada. The owner is Elaine Cecconi, who is designing this Modern House by and for himself. This is the four storey home which was designed with the industrial warehouse or factory style, echoed in the stucco’s utilitarian lines and the factory windows on the front facade. The durability of the residence speak from the extensive use of Corian, honed concrete floors and Brazilian Ipe , while clever room dividers, abundant storage and the oversized kitchen respond to the needs of everyday living. The flexible floorplan provides up to 4 bedrooms, and can easily be adapted for creative or professional use. Situated along a quiet residential lane, this spacious modern home is currently for sale through Paul Johnston Home Realty. Modern Aesthetic Living room Furniture design Clean Modern Bedroom design Bedroom Shelving System design Oriental Style Dining room design Modern Aesthetic Kitchen Furniture design Perfect room Devider with Built-in TV space design White Aesthetic Kitchen design Modern Kitchen Bar design Futuristic Kitchen Cabinetary design Kitchen Storage System design Modern Aesthetic Lamp design Luxury Aesthetic Bathing system Aesthetic Bathtub design Modern Shower Bathroom design via…[ contemporist ]

New Pics for the Native Window Shade

We recently added “dividers & shades” category. While we’re at it, we also uploaded new photos of the native curtain.

Customize Furniture, The Benefits

If you so desire, the custom furniture can reflect your personality. You’ll be able to control all the aspects of the customized furniture piece, like the dimensions, paint finishes, colors, materials, functions, trims, accessories, etc. Having your furniture customized, you can also work on an overall furniture theme that you desire. You’ll get personalized furniture that will work well with your existing home design or the interior motif that you are planning on (in case of you’re furnishing a new home). You’ll have the chance to show off your creativity resulting in one-of-a-kind furniture that mirror your artistic side. You’ll be able to use your condominium, apartment, home space wisely. Specifically for metro dwellers where space is a premium and you’d like to be able to place made to order furniture that are proportioned to your space and the same time, serve multi-purposes. Quite possibly, you’ll be able to save because you’ll be getting exactly the furniture that you want. No excess materials and parts that’ll be incorporated to the customized furniture. There is a chance that your custom-built stand-alone (not the built-in type cabinets, storage, etc.) furniture will appreciate in value over time compared to the mass-produced furniture like those made of pressed particle boards. Custom-made furniture will almost always have long lifetime.

Lucky metal circular accent

Dunno much about astrology and feng shui but I can feel this accent, there a certain vibe on this one. This is a lucky charm accent. I think.
Besides, having been able to push the price so low, we’re already lucky. Did you know that during discussion with the fabricator, we drew the draft of this accent on the back of cigarette packing? And, eventually we made it. OMG! This is destiny. It was destined to be made.

Idle Clocks

We imported these clock kits last week. We’ll soon have unique wall clocks here at Leoque. First projects are the clocks on solid wood and clock on wood panels (something like this). Including the drawing, RnD, testing-1-2-3 pieces, we’ll be able to turn the clock on, i mean out, in 4 to 6 weeks. Can be earlier if we don’t have anything on the table. As it is though, we’re loaded with stuff-to-do (both pending orders, replacement items, new items and test makes). Sigh… too many projects, a few good men, and so little clocks, err, time.